Griffin, Agency on Aging slate disaster preparedness talks

 

Agewell Program to visit senior centers, Derby Neck Library in December

 

Griffin Health, Agency on Aging to inform seniors about opioid overdose

Griffin Health and the Agency on Aging of South-Central Connecticut are hosting a series of talks to inform seniors about know what can do in the event of an opioid overdose this October.

Naugatuck Valley Health District Overdose Prevention Navigator Austin Telford, MPH, CCHW, will present “Narcan and You: Empowering Seniors to Respond to an Opioid Overdose,” which provides essential information on recognizing the signs of an opioid overdose and how to administer Narcan (naloxone), a safe and effective nasal spray that can reverse an opioid overdose. 

The discussion will cover how to obtain Narcan, what to do in an emergency, and the importance of this life-saving tool in protecting friends, family, and community members. 

Griffin Health caregivers will also be offering free blood pressure screenings and consultations at the events.

The presentations are scheduled for Oct. 2 from 2-3 p.m. at the Ansonia Senior Center, Oct. 6 from 1:30-2:30 p.m. at the Seymour Senior Center, Oct. 22 from 10:30-11:30 a.m. at the Shelton Senior Center, and Oct. 23 from 1:30-2:30 p.m. at Derby Neck Library.

These offerings are part of the AgeWell program, which is co-sponsored by Griffin Health and the Agency on Aging of South-Central Connecticut to increase access to care and prevent disease in the Valley senior community through a series of health screenings and healthy living education sessions each month. Periodically, this program provides nutritiously balanced and delicious foods for attendees.

Registration is required to attend the AgeWell events. 

To sign up, contact the location (Ansonia Senior Center: 203-736-5933; Seymour Senior Center: 203- 888-0406 ext. 1; Shelton Senior Center: 203-924-9324; and Derby Neck Library: 203-734-1492).

This is a press release from Griffin Health.

Griffin Health, Agency on Aging to host fitness talks for seniors in April

Griffin Health and the Agency on Aging of South-Central Connecticut are hosting a series of fitness talks and free blood pressure screenings for seniors throughout the Valley in April.

Caregivers from Griffin Hospital’s Rehabilitation and Physical Medicine Team will present “Building a Solid Core,” a free presentation that identifies the muscles that make up the body’s core, explains why a strong core is important (especially in regards to fall prevention) and demonstrates exercises to strengthen the core. 

Griffin Health caregivers will also be offering free blood pressure screenings and consultations.

The events are scheduled for April 3 from 1:30-2:30 p.m. at the Ansonia Senior Center; April 7 from 1:30-2:30 p.m. at the Seymour Senior Center; April 23 from 10:30-11:30 a.m. at the Shelton Senior Center; and April 24 from 1:30-2:30 p.m. at Derby Neck Library.

These offerings are part of the AgeWell program which is co-sponsored by Griffin Health and the Agency on Aging of South-Central Connecticut to increase access to care and prevent disease among the Valley senior community through a series of health screenings and healthy living education sessions each month. Periodically, this program provides nutritiously balanced and delicious foods for attendees.

Registration is required to attend the AgeWell events. To sign up, contact the location (Ansonia Senior Center: 203-736-5933; Seymour Senior Center: 203- 888-0406 ext. 1; Shelton Senior Center: 203-924-9324; and Derby Neck Library: 203-734-1492).

This is a press release from Griffin Health.

Griffin Health, Agency on Aging to host educational talks for seniors in Valley

Griffin Health and the Agency on Aging of South-Central Connecticut are hosting a series of medication safety talks and free blood pressure screenings for seniors throughout the Valley in November.

The events will feature a discussion led by Griffin Health Director of Pharmacy Services Lisa Jaser, Pharm D, of medication safety and how to make smart prescription choices. 

Griffin Health caregivers will also be offering free blood pressure screenings and consultations.

The events are scheduled for Nov. 18 from 1:30-2:30 p.m. at the Seymour Senior Center; Nov. 21 from 1:30-2:30 p.m. at Derby Neck Library; Nov. 25 from 1:30-2:30 p.m. at the Ansonia Senior Center; and Nov. 27 from 10:30-11:30 a.m. at the Shelton Senior Center.

These offerings are part of the AgeWell program which is co-sponsored by Griffin Health and the Agency on Aging of South-Central Connecticut to increase access to care and prevent disease among the Valley senior community through a series of health screenings and healthy living education sessions each month. 

Periodically, this program provides nutritiously balanced and delicious foods for attendees.

This is a press release from Griffin Health.

Stroke awareness talks slated at 3 senior centers, Derby Neck Library

 

Griffin Health and the Agency on Aging of South-Central Connecticut are hosting a series of stroke awareness talks and free blood pressure screenings for seniors throughout the Valley in October.

The events will feature a discussion of the different types of strokes, the signs and symptoms, and risk factors. 

Griffin Health caregivers will also be offering free blood pressure screenings and consultations.

The events are scheduled for Oct. 3 from 1:30-2:30 p.m. at the Ansonia Senior Center; Oct. 7 from 1:30-2:30 p.m. at the Seymour Senior Center; Oct. 23 from 10:30-11:30 a.m. at the Shelton Senior Center, and Oct. 24 from 1:30-2:30 p.m. at Derby Neck Library.

These offerings are part of the AgeWell program which is co-sponsored by Griffin Health and the Agency on Aging of South-Central Connecticut to increase access to care and prevent disease among the Valley senior community through a series of health screenings and healthy living education sessions each month. 

Periodically, this program provides nutritiously balanced and delicious foods for attendees.

Registration is required to attend the AgeWell stroke awareness events. 

To sign up, contact the location (Ansonia Senior Center: 203-736-5933; Seymour Senior Center: 203- 888-0406 ext. 1; Shelton Senior Center: 203-924-9324; and Derby Neck Library: 203-734-1492).

This is a press release from Griffin Health.

Griffin Health to host fire safety events for Valley seniors in September

DERBY - Griffin Health and the Agency on Aging of South-Central Connecticut are hosting a series of fire safety events for seniors throughout the Valley in September.

The events will feature a discussion of home fire prevention and safety tips by the area fire department representatives, and the American Red Cross will be scheduling appointments for their Home Fire Preparedness Campaign which offers free smoke alarms with installation. 

Griffin Health caregivers will also be offering free blood pressure screening and consultations. 

The events are scheduled for Sept. 9 from 1:30-2:30 p.m. at the Seymour Senior Center, Sept. 12 from 1:30-2:30 p.m. at the Ansonia Senior Center, Sept. 25 from 10:30-11:30 a.m. at the Shelton Senior Center, and Sept. 26 from 1:30-2:30 p.m. at Derby Neck Library.

These offerings are part of the AgeWell program which is co-sponsored by Griffin Health and the Agency on Aging of South-Central Connecticut to increase access to care and prevent disease among the Valley senior community through a series of health screenings and healthy living education sessions each month. 

Periodically, this program provides nutritiously balanced and delicious foods for attendees.

Registration is required to attend the AgeWell fire safety events. To sign up, contact the location (Ansonia Senior Center: 203-736-5933; Seymour Senior Center: 203-888-0406 ext. 1; Shelton Senior Center: 203-924-9324; and Derby Neck Library: 203-734-1492).

This is a press release from Griffin Health.

Derby Neck Library to host program on understanding dementia

DERBY - Derby Neck Library's partners from the Griffin Health network and the Agency on Aging of South Central Connecticut will be joining us July 25 for an information session on the topic of dementia.

Please call the front desk at 203-734-1492 to register for this program.

The Library is at 307 Hawthorne Ave.

This is shared from the Library's Facebook page.

Valley Senior Services Council to host day for caregivers

Learn about diabetes at Seymour Community Center program

Caregiving resources topic of presentations at Griffin Hospital in Derby

Griffin Hospital and The Valley Senior Services Council will host free presentations and information on caregiving resources at 5:30 p.m. Thursday./ Submitted photo

DERBY - Griffin Hospital’s Healthy U program and The Valley Senior Services Council will host free presentations and information on caregiving resources in the community at 5:30 p.m. Thursday at the hospital, 130 Division St.

“Get to Know Your Resources” will feature a variety of presentations on caregiving from area resources, including Wesley Village UMH, Sunset Shores, Griffin Hospital Lifeline, Alzheimer’s Association, TEAM, Valley Transit District, and Agency on Aging. 
The presentations will be followed by a panel discussion and Q&A.

The talk is final part of a series that focuses on providing information, resources, and support to caregivers of seniors, especially those of “the sandwich generation,” who are caring for an elderly loved one while still managing work and care of their children. 
However, the series will share information and resources that are beneficial to anyone caring for another person.

A light dinner sponsored by Valley Senior Services Council and their Valley United Way Special Needs Grant and Griffin Hospital Lifeline will be provided at 4:30 p.m. 
Participants are invited to bring their loved one for whom they provide care.

Space is limited; registration is required. 
Call 203-732-1511 or register online on the hospital events calendar at griffinhealth.org.


This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.

Griffin Hospital in Derby to host 'Aging with Grace' workshop

Griffin Hospital and the Connecticut Council of Parish Nurse Coordinators will host an informational workshop for area senior care support organizations April 16./Contributed photo

DERBY - Griffin Hospital and the Connecticut Council of Parish Nurse Coordinators will host “Aging with Grace,” an informational workshop for parish nurses, clergy, seniors, and caregivers from 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. April 16 at the hospital dining room, 130 Division St.

The workshop will feature presentations from area senior care support organizations and information tables on area resources. 

Maria Tomasetti, South Central regional director of the Alzheimer’s Association CT Chapter, will present, “Healing Your Grieving Heart for Caregivers and People with Dementia.” 

Dr. Beverly Kidder, director of the Aging Resource Center at the Agency on Aging of South Central CT, will present, “Gift of Caregiving.” 

Suzanne Reilly, director of Elderly Services at TEAM Inc., will present, “Resources 101 for Seniors and Caregivers.” Tracy Parks, coordinator of Community Education and Training at the Umbrella Center for Domestic Violence Services, will present “The Many Faces of Elder Abuse.”

The cost is $10 per person, which includes a box lunch and refreshments. 

To register, call St. Vincent’s Parish Nurse Office 203-576-5558. Deadline for registration is April 8.

This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.

Griffin in Derby to host presentation on aging

Griffin Hospital will host 50 Fabulous Things about Aging, a fun and informative discussion about the positive aspects of aging, on Aug. 6. / Contributed photo

DERBY - Griffin Hospital, 130 Division St., is encouraging seniors to take pride in their age with a free presentation that celebrates aging at 5:30 p.m. Aug 6.

Join Dr. Beverly Kidder, of the Agency on Aging of South Central Connecticut, for “50 Fabulous Things about Aging,” a fun and informative discussion about the positive aspects of aging, some of the benefits and opportunities aging provides, and how to embrace getting older.

This presentation is sponsored by the Valley Senior Services Council and is funded by the United Way and TEAM, Inc.

Dinner will be served prior to the talk compliments of Griffin Hospital Lifeline.

To register or for more information, call 203-732-1511 or visit the events calendar at griffinhealth.org.

This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.

Griffin Hospital in Derby to host fall prevention program

Griffin Hospital will host a free fall prevention program,including fall prevention assessments and balance and leg exercises. / Submitted photo

DERBY - Griffin Hospital, The Valley Parish Nurse Program, and The Agency on Aging of South Central CT will host a free Fall Prevention Program from 9 a.m.-noon March 27 at Griffin Hospital, 130 Division St.

The program will discuss the dangers of falling, especially for seniors, and will help attendees prevent falls by: assessing their fall risk; teaching and practicing exercises to improve balance and leg strength; providing a medication review; encouraging annual eye exams; and teaching ways to reduce tripping hazards at home.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one out of three adults 65 and older will fall each year.
For those 65 and older, falls are the leading cause of injury, death, and hospital admissions for trauma.

Those who fall - even if not injured - develop a fear of falling. This fear causes people to limit their activities, reducing their mobility, causing loss of physical fitness, which in turn increases the actual risk of falling.

A light breakfast will be provided by Griffin Hospital Lifeline.

To reserve a seat or for more information, contact Esther, 203-732-1523 or ejonest@griffinhealth.org.


This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.